Health & Physical Education at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is located in Shippensburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
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Online Class Availability at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Among 5,161 students, 593 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 673 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #22 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #24 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #78 of 121 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #92 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #542 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #746 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Those who finish Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s Health & Physical Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,103 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 3 years | $37,097 |
| 4 years | $49,783 |
| 5 years | $55,207 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $49,783, compared with $53,952 for all Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 46% women (17) and 54% men (20).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Among the 36 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 44% were women (16) and 56% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 31% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health & Physical Education Concentrations at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
This Health & Physical Education program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science | 37 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Health & Physical Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,688 |
| Athletic Trainers | $79,834 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $78,709 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $54,441 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $39,714 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.